USD 454 Burlingame

Washburn Tech will be coming to administer the Accuplacer test for students (current sophomores and current juniors) interested in attending Tech in the coming fall semester. The test costs $20 (which is due by this Friday, February 9th) and will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Students need to sign up and make payment by Friday, February 9th in order to qualify for the test offered next Tuesday. The test will help determine if your student qualifies for the program they are interested in. Note that if your child is already in a program at Tech, they do not need to complete this test again. If payment is made by check, it will need to be made out to Washburn Institute Technology and also include the student's name on the check. If paying by cash, please bring the exact amount. Please see the following website for more information on the Accuplacer test. https://www.washburntech.edu/admissions/testing.html.

**HS Basketball Makeup Game** The HS Basketball Games @ SCC will be played on Monday, February 12th starting at 4:30pm. This is Varsity Only. The Varsity girls will play followed by the Varsity boys.

HS wrestling Dual vs Osage this evening! #seniornight

Good Morning. We are going to try and live stream the 2024 Burlingame Building Level Spelling Bee today. It starts at 9:00 AM. https://www.youtube.com/live/jC9uSEDi59c?si=f6UcMDF66nkU-uoL

The Future Business Leaders of America club (junior high and high school chapters) traveled to Washburn University to compete at the Kansas FBLA District 7 conference. These students competed in objective tests, speaking events, and role-play presentations. Results from the conference will be posted once released.

**Date Change** The Junior High Wrestling meet at Herington has been changed to Thursday February 15th starting at 3:00pm. It was originally scheduled for Monday February 19th.

**Attention Seniors and Senior Parents** FAFSA Completion night will be Thursday, February 8th from 6:00pm-7:00pm in the commons area. Students will need to complete their FSA ID by February 1st in order to make the process go smoothly. An email was sent to all seniors and senior parents with information on how to complete the FSA ID as well as what documents will be needed the complete the FAFSA application. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday February 8th.

Mark your calendar---Kindergarten Round Up will be on Friday April 12th. More information to follow closer to the date.

**Calendar Changes** Due to scheduling changes these events will occur during regular school hours rather than as evening activities. These events do not require parents to be present. February 15th-Enrollment Night for grades 7, 8, 10, 11 February 21st -Enrollment Night for grade 9 May 2nd-6th Grade Transition Night

**Date Change** The HS Girls Wrestling meet at Garnett has been changed to this Thursday, January 25th starting at 3:00pm.

Due to worsening weather conditions expected throughout the day, school will now be CLOSED today, January 22. 2024. I am sorry for any confusion, but it is better to error on the side of caution to ensure the safety of students, staff, and all families in the Burlingame School District. Dr. Cassidy

Due to worsening weather conditions expected throughout the day, school will now be CLOSED today, January 22. 2024. I am sorry for any confusion, but it is better to error on the side of caution to ensure the safety of students, staff, and all families in the Burlingame School District. Dr. Cassidy

The High School Basketball games vs Hartford will be played as scheduled this evening. Girls Varsity will start at 6:00 and the Boys Varsity will follow. Tomorrow the Junior High Basketball teams will play @ Waverly. Girls at 9:00 AM Boys at 10:15 AM for 3rd place in the LCL tournament. High School wrestling will be @ Holton at 9:00 AM.

**Time Change** The HS Basketball game Here vs Cornerstone on Friday, February 9th will start at 6:00pm. There will be NO JV games, Varsity only. It is also our Winter Royalty.

**Time Change** The HS Basketball game @ West Franklin on Friday, February 16th will start at 4:00pm. The schedule will be as follows: 3 quarters of JV girls, followed by 2 quarters of JV boys, followed by varsity girls, then varsity boys. All games will be played in one gym.

Good Morning; Due to poor weather conditions, school will be cancelled today, January 19, 2024. Games scheduled for tonight will be played should weather conditions improve. We will keep you updated. Stay safe and warm, Bearcats. Dr. Cassidy

Good Morning: Due to poor weather conditions, school will be cancelled today, January 19, 2024. Stay safe and stay warm, Bearcats! Dr. Cassidy

The USD 454 Board of Education meeting postponed 1/10/2024 due to weather has been rescheduled to 1/22/2024 at 6 pm.

The HS Basketball Game Here vs Madison will be played this Thursday January 18th starting at 5:00pm.

The HS Basketball Game Here vs Hartford has been rescheduled for this Friday January 19th starting at 6:00pm. Girls Varsity, followed by Boys Varsity. There will be NO JV games.